Adapter for non Apple headphones?

Hey all,
I know adapters exist that allow me to use none apple headphones with the Touch/iPhone, I just want to know which you guys think is the best?
The Apple, Belkin and Monster adapters all seem to have bad reviews, due to them being bulky and inflexible. Which would you guys recommend?
Cheers!

Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions. 
The +iPod touch+ can use any headphones right out the box, no adaptors needed.
The iPhone will need an adaptor for some headphones. If you want advice about the adaptors best to ask in the iPhone forums as we don't have much experience of them here.
mrtotes

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